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May 26, 2012 | 07:47 AM

#21

Iceman24

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From: Eastern NE

Quote:

Originally Posted by baust55

I use a $4 atlas ,i put the way points for the next cpl hundred miles in my brain and go .
If i forget i stop and look at the map again . i am CHEAP ! eeeeeeerrr ! i mean THRIFTY ! '

I am getting old i might need a new system if the memory goes . ha

I'm w/baust55 on this one, but my map comes "free" every year from State Farm. Until my mind goes - it's the best way to travel...GPS devices are for the "preppy" riders...

May 26, 2012 | 07:48 AM

#22

07custom

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From: 40 mi South of Pittsburgh

My GPS...

May 26, 2012 | 08:13 AM

#23

TKDKurt

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From: Coastal Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill03E

You can buy one of those ipod magnetic cases, and fold up a piece of paper in it and use it for directions.

Do what he said or activate the GPS function on your phone. I use my Blackberry's GPS and one of these. It would work for either. It has strong magnets that don't move at highway+ speeds and a rubber back that doesn't damage the tank. I don't use a GPS very often (it's about the journey not the destination) but this works great when I do. It also works great for the EZ Pass toll transponder.

May 26, 2012 | 08:44 AM

#24

weride7/7

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From: St. Petersburg

Prior to ZUMO. I'd write turns down on blue painters tape and stick to fuel door. Also write 1 or 2 for others in the group. Not that I would miss a turn.

May 26, 2012 | 08:50 AM

#25

davehtutk

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From: In the middle of Texas

Thanks for all the idea, I tried writing on the chrome fuel cap with the alcohol marker, and it works great. Wipes off with an alcohol pad. I used to do this on the wall of my tank when I was training and in Iraq to keep up with mission specifics. I was just worried it would mess up the chrome, but no issues. This will be my new GPS till I get a low profile console, then back to the drawing board.

May 26, 2012 | 10:38 AM

#26

Black_Hog

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From: Tampa Bay, Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by spizzyman

That ain't right. Don't you know you are supposed to spend over $600.00, so you don't have to use the plastic bag?

spiz

I bought $600.00 worth of plastic bags so I feel like I got ripped off by Harley.

May 26, 2012 | 10:55 AM

#27

Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoDeal

TBag magnetic map case. Cheap and easily viewable window to put in directions or maps. I used this for lots of rides, including multiple IBA rides and it never failed, fell off, scratched the paint etc. the only issue was that, while rain would not penetrate too much, a little water may get into the map case. On a hot day that turns to steam, which fogs the window and dampens your papers. Only happened to me a couple times, wipe off once and no recurrence so not a big deal.

I hate GPS, ridden with several guys when their gps garbage. had us running in circles, disregarding common sense or lines on a map. Never again.

T-Bags Highway Navigator
$39.95

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ip6yvIhzHs

Or River Road Magnetic Map Pocket
MSRP $24.95 - $26.95

Last edited by Texas Fat Boy; May 26, 2012 at 11:05 AM.

May 26, 2012 | 11:43 PM

#28

Hrd Rider

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From: Parkton,MD.

Many of the previous reply's are great and are fine for short trips. Each year I travel East Coast to somewhere in the West, usually a 15 day trip. I use double thicknesses of transparent vinyl envelopes stapled together leaving one end open, buy at any Staples, Office Supply etc. I plan each days directions months in advance and write them on a 4 by 6 index card, 2 copies in case one is damaged by rain etc. Attach a strip of velcro to the back of the vinyl envelopes, also a strip of velcro to your windshield Bag, then press the the 2 strips of velcro together. They are close to being eye level and easy to see without taking your eyes off of the road. I just had a Road Tech 665 GPS installed on my Electra Glide. I have difficulty seeing the screen clearly in sunlight plus wearing sunglasses and vibration make it even more difficult. I'm heading for Southern California this year, guess what, yes I have my index cards all made up. Hopefully my dependence factor in my GPS will improve with time but for the time being I will use the index cards and use the GPS as a back up.

Last edited by Hrd Rider; May 27, 2012 at 10:56 PM. Reason: Electra Glide instead of Street Glide